Pictures of Austin Yellow in natural lighting from Daytona

Oliver1 · 01-26-2014, 09:48 PM

Looks like Platinum Bronze Metallic.

Diver · 01-26-2014, 10:08 PM

Austin Texas?

kstore · 01-26-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by barcius13

Hate the rims. Look very Honda Civicy for me

The color looks like Honda Sunburst Yellow (Google it and tell me it doesn't)

mkoesel · 01-26-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer20

Do we KNOW that all-black wheels won't be available in the US?

No, but all US auto show cars with black wheels feature the same black-chrome face that has been seen on the wheel in all other regions so far.

That being said, I am still not completely convinced that there won't be an all black wheel from the factory - be it here or somewhere else. Or perhaps it will be sold as an accessory.

Frosty · 01-26-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

Those black rims are hideous...

...I am not alone... I would never choose them either ~Frost

pkimM3r · 01-26-2014, 10:52 PM

Must black out headlight housing.

Sedan_Clan · 01-26-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

Must black out headlight housing.

Don't do it man. The housing is already dark.

pkimM3r · 01-26-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

Must black out headlight housing.

Don't do it man. The housing is already dark.

Really? Every pic they look so silver. Reminds of evo 8. Lol

Sedan_Clan · 01-26-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

Really? Every pic they look so silver. Reminds of evo 8. Lol

It's the photos. The lights are designed in such a way that they have a darker housing. It's hard to explain:

You can see where the black housing starts very clearly in this photo:

pkimM3r · 01-26-2014, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

Really? Every pic they look so silver. Reminds of evo 8. Lol

It's the photos. The lights are designed in such a way that they have a darker housing. It's hard to explain:

You can see where the black housing starts very clearly in this photo:

Also due to no projectors. Behind that led headlight bar looks so damn silver lol.

Sedan_Clan · 01-26-2014, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

Also due to no projectors. Behind that led headlight bar looks so damn silver lol.

Worry not pkim, the headlights are aesthetically pleasing, LED or HID.

BimmaDrew · 01-26-2014, 11:49 PM

Just my opionion, but the more I see this color, the more I dislike it (which is rare...usually it goes the other way). But that's okay, that's why the make other colors too.

mikefromMA · 01-27-2014, 12:08 AM

unless this car looks substantially better in person, the rear has the automobile equivalent of down syndrome. i hate sedans, but the m3 destroys this car aesthetically in still photos

pkimM3r · 01-27-2014, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by pkim1079

Also due to no projectors. Behind that led headlight bar looks so damn silver lol.

Worry not pkim, the headlights are aesthetically pleasing, LED or HID.

Im just knit picking here. Its going to haul some serious ass.

jonasaurus · 01-27-2014, 03:15 AM

No m4 badge on the grill of the m4?

NCSamIAm · 01-27-2014, 03:50 AM

Rims are the one of the most personal taste choices. I personally don't like all black wheels. I just can't get over it looking like a car that lost it's hub caps. I love the 1/2 n 1/2's though because it casts a dark look but the brightness highlights the lines.

cc3 · 01-27-2014, 04:34 AM

Wow that yellow is awful. Imagine the trade in value you will get on that colour. Almost impossible to sell for sensible money second hand I reckon. Some dealers will ask for larger deposit in case the customer cancels order as they do now on certain colours.

tiefergelegt · 01-27-2014, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Powaup

So confused on the black rims. sometimes they're full black other but on some other pics they have chrome edges. I want full black

Nice pics by the way

Yes, me too. The silver-black wheels are ugly

dhoggm3 · 01-27-2014, 07:48 AM

Have to wonder if this will become the Byzanz of this decade. Folks almost gave those cars away.

stealth.pilot · 01-27-2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Good show. You start to see the muscularity of the rear of the car in natural light.

This car needs to be frozen grey

ss134 · 01-27-2014, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Strongbark

This is getting pretty damn annoying. Why promote the car with all black wheels that aren't even available?! This selection is miles better than the half black/half silver crap that we get to choose from.

I really like the half black/gunmetal wheels! Am I the only one??

bradleyland · 01-27-2014, 09:12 AM

In the 1st set of photos, the car is clearly covered in a thick layer of road grime. Look at the rocker panels and rear quarter view.

The 2nd set looks typical for what we've seen from other photos.

In the 3rd set of photos, someone left their iPhone filter (like Instagram, but integrated in the camera) on, so you can't judge anything by those colors.

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